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Henry VIII's Secret Diary

By Terry Deary

What did Henry VIII’s secret diary reveal about wives, wars, feasts and executions?

humorous insightful engaging

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Genres

Humour Historical Fiction Biography

What is Henry VIII's Secret Diary about?

Step into the mind of one of history's most notorious kings with 'Henry VIII's Secret Diary' by Terry Deary. This engaging book offers a humorous and insightful look at Henry VIII's thoughts on the Plague, his many wives, the French, executions, the Church, Scotland, feasts, and hunting. Part of the Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries series, it's a perfect introduction to the Tudor period, blending historical facts with entertaining storytelling.

About the author

Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!

Pages

144 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2021

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